Useful Guides

Explore our helpful guides designed to support families considering fostering.

Transfer Guide

Everything you need to know about transferring to Fosterplus Scotland.

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Finance Guide

Allowances, tax relief, working alongside fostering, and more – fostering finances made simple.

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Assessment Guide

Get to know the assessment journey – and the support Fosterplus Scotland provides throughout.

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Generous payments

We offer a fostering allowance of up to £2,564 (tax free) per month, per child, plus holiday and birthday payments, and many other benefits.

Full support package

You’ll be connected to the support you need 24/7, ranging from a dedicated social worker, regular support groups and social events, and an out of hours service.

Specialist training

We offer full, personalised training – online and in-person – from teaching the basics to advanced courses, to help you develop your skills as a foster carer.

Excellent outcomes

With all offices rated ‘Very Good’ by The Care Inspectorate, we pride ourselves on quality and being a fostering agency families and children can rely on.

Speak to our team

Whether you’re ready to apply or just want to find out more, get in touch with us today

Enquiry

You are required to have a spare bedroom that’s always available to a foster child. The spare room cannot be shared, and must be big enough to fit a single bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

Do you have a spare room?*

To be approved as a foster carer in the UK, you must be a British citizen or have the legal right to remain in the UK without restrictions that would prevent fostering.

Which of the following applies to you?*

How can we help you?*

The following questions are intended to help us understand your experience with children. Please note that prior experience is not required to become a foster carer, as full training will be provided.

Have you had children of your own?*

Do you have professional experience of working with children?*

Do you have professional experience of working with children?

Have you had any prior experience of fostering, such as being a foster parent or growing up in a fostering family?*

Have you ever adopted a child?*

Are you happy to receive regular fostering news from us?*

Yes

No

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Postcode*